Assembly; Operation - Ryobi RY24200 Operator's Manual

WARNINg:
To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious
personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the
product when assembling parts.
Tools NEEDED
See Figure 2.
The following tools (not included or drawn to scale) are
needed for assembly:
 Phillips screwdriver
AssEMblINg ThE Tool
See Figure 3.
 Insert the plug on the string trimmer/edger attachment
into the opening on the power head. Make sure the plug
is fully seated.
 Slide the threaded coupler onto the threaded base and
turn the coupler clockwise. Tighten securely.
NoTE: Once assembled correctly, the string trimmer/edger
attachment and power head should not separate when pulled.
Repeat above steps if pieces can be separated.
WARNINg:
Do not allow familiarity with products to make you care-
less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNINg:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible
serious injury.
WARNINg:
Never use blades, flailing devices, wire, or rope on this
product. Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The
use of attachments or accessories not recommended
can result in serious personal injury.

AssEMbly

WARNINg:
Failure to secure the string trimmer/edger attachment and
power head as instructed above could result in serious
injury or death.
ATTAChINg gRAss DEFlECToR
See Figures 4 - 5.
WARNINg:
The line cut-off blade on the grass deflector is sharp.
Avoid contact with the blade. Failure to avoid contact
can result in serious personal injury.
 Remove supplied screws with a phillips screwdriver from
the motor housing.
 Fit the grass deflector into the slots on trimmer head.
 Turn counterclockwise to lock grass deflector into
place.
 Line up the screw holes in the grass deflector with the
holes in the motor housing.
 Install supplied screws and tighten by turning clockwise
with a phillips screwdriver.

opERATIoN

This product will accept Ryobi 24 V battery packs.
For complete charging instructions, refer to the Operator's
Manuals for your Ryobi battery pack and charger models.
NoTE: To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the
battery pack and keep hands clear of the lock-out button
when carrying or transporting the tool.
To INsTAll bATTERy pACK
See Figure 6.
 Insert the battery pack into the product as shown.
 Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack
snap into place and the battery pack is secured before
beginning operation.
To REMoVE bATTERy pACK
See Figure 6.
 Depress the latches on each side of the battery pack.
 Remove the battery pack.
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